Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere

Ever wondered what life in Portugal is like? Listen in as Kristin welcomes back Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere to talk about what it’s like to live in Portugal as a family of expats. 

Learn why they moved to Portugal, what the cost of living and quality of life is like, how to get the D7 visa, and much more.

Josh and Kalie shed light on what it’s like raising a family in Portugal, how they’ve created a community of friends abroad, and the best places to live in Portugal long-term.

Plus, find out what foods you MUST try on your next trip to Portugal!

Episode 171 Special Offers: 

• Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program
• Order a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies
• Guide to apply for the Portugal D-7 Visa

EPISODE 171 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Josh and Kalie’s travel history & Why they decided to move to Portugal.
• Average wages and cost of living in Portugal vs. Singapore.
• The economic impact of tourists, digital nomads, and expats living in foreign places.
• Meeting new friends and finding/creating a community abroad.
• Tips for learning and practicing a new language in its native country.
• Raising kids abroad, schooling options in Portugal, and why Josh and Kalie want to take the international school route.
• Requirements for the D7 visa & How to successfully apply for it.
• Must-try foods in Portugal.
• Top destinations, neighborhoods, and things to do in Portugal.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• What is the income required for the D7 visa?
• What were your first impressions of Portugal?
• What are the housing prices in Portugal in 2022?
• Are tourists and foreigners ruining Portugal?
• What are the best places to live in Portugal long-term?
• Can foreigners get a mortgage loan in Portugal?
• Do you feel like you’re accepted by the Portuguese locals?
• What neighborhood in Lisbon would you love to live in?
• What is the best form of public transportation in Portugal?
• What is the best surfing town near Lisbon?
• What outdoor activities can you do near Lisbon?
• What is healthcare and health insurance like in Portugal?
• And more!

RESOURCES

Related Podcasts:

• How to Move Abroad (with No Job or Money) with Expats Everywhere
• Leaving Corporate America To Become a Full-Time Traveling Family (World Towning Part 1)
• How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2)

Related Videos:

• Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads
• Life in Lisbon, Portugal as a Digital Nomad: Cost-of-Living
• How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad
• The Top 5 Best Neighborhoods in Lisbon (Expats Everywhere video series)

Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads in Portugal:

• Médis Healthcare

Best Places to Live and Visit in Portugal:

• Porto
• Lisbon
• Braga
• Viana do Castelo
• Figueira da Foz (The Silver Coast)
• Tomar
• Leiria
• Coimbra
• Ericeira
• Alentejo
• Evora 
• Beja
• Avenidas Novas, Lisbon
• Parque das Nações, Lisbon
• Nazaré
• Peneda-Gerês National Park

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